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Welcome Dr Thomas Leatham
Our NHMRC IMPACT project new Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Sydney.
Thomas completed an Honours degree in x-ray physics in 2019 and then his PhD in 2024 at Monash University. His research was concerned with developing the novel imaging technique of dual-distance dark-field x-ray propagation-based imaging, allowing the sub-pixel structures of a sample to be detected using only a coherent source of x-rays and a detector. By applying a Fokker-Planck formalism to the image formation process at two different propagation distances, phase and dark-field signals can be reconstructed independently of each other, providing increased sample information from a relatively simple setup. The method I developed has been shown to provide a more accurate phase signal than conventional transport-of-intensity equation (TIE) phase retrieval. His research interests lie in x-ray dark-field imaging and medical image quality assessment.
Exciting News Alert! 📣
🚀 Our latest Research Paper Published 🚀
Publication of a new x-ray dark-field imaging technique
IMPACT PhD student Mr Jannis Ahlers from Monash University has published a novel dark-field imaging technique in Optica, showing that x-ray energy information can reveal where in a patient there are porous or granular structures below the resolution of the imaging system. Because lungs are particularly porous, they generate a strong dark-field signal, while lung cancers generate no dark-field signal. We hope that this new technique will be of use in the detection of lung cancer.
Please join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement! 🎉
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Welcome Dr Amir Entezam, our NHMRC IMPACT Project new Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne.
Amir graduated in PhD Medical Physics (2024) from Queensland University of Technology.
Welcome, Dr Michelle K Croughan, our NHMRC IMPACT Project new Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Monash University.
Michelle completed an undergraduate degree in astrophysics in 2017, after which she transitioned to x-ray imaging research when she took on a research assistant role with Marcus Kitchen.
Welcome Dr Ashkan Pakzad, our NHMRC IMPACT Project new Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne.
Ashkan graduated in MSci Medical Physics (2017) and PhD Medical Imaging (2023) from University College London.
Transforming Breast Imaging for a Brighter Future! ✨
Our Synergy Grant Research Project, funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), will transform diagnosis of breast and lung cancer by establishing a path to clinical implementation of a novel low-dose, high-quality, 3D imaging technique with an emphasis on patient comfort.
Welcome, Dr Lorenzo D’Amico, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Monash University
Dr D’Amico earned his Honours degree from the University of Trieste in 2019. Subsequently, he pursued advanced studies at the Nanotechnology PhD school of the same institution.
Our latest research paper published. 🎉Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement! 🎉
Delighted to announce the IMPACT Research Team led by Associate Professor Timur Gureyev titled, “Young’s double-slit interference with single hard x-ray photons,” now in the Optics Express.
Jannis Ahlers at The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Selected as one of the 72 successful applicants from 178 applications…
Congratulations Professor Patrick Brennan!
Congratulations to Professor Patrick Brennan, Chair of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Sydney and Co-founder & CEO of DetectedX for the Award of Best University Research Commercialisation from the Australian Financial Review. Patrick is also the Chief Investigator (CIA) of the NHMRC Synergy IMPACT Program, administered by theUniversity of Sydney.
Congratulations Associate Professor Kaye Morgan!
Congratulations Dr Amir Tavakoli Taba!
Congratulations Dr Amir Tavakoli Taba (who is also the Chief Investigator of the NHMRC Synergy IMPACT Program) on initiating such a worthwhile STEM program collaborated between USYD, University of Southern Queensland and Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst, and it now being recognised by media, including the 7 News. Dr Taba stated that “aligned with the USYD’s “Sydney in 2023” strategy, we’re creating opportunities and bridging educational disparities, making a significant impact in the space of STEM education.”
Congratulations to the research team members who successfully applied for academic promotion in 2023.
Level D – Associate Professor
Dr Kaye Morgan, School of Physics and Astronomy, Monash University
Level C – Senior Lecturer
Dr Amir Tavakoli Taba, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney
Dr Nicola Giannotti, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney
Dr Yobelli Jimenez, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney
The sneaky breast cancer I almost missed — and how other women can look out for it – ABC News
Medical experts, including Professor Mary Rickard, a member of our IMPACT Research Program Clinical Implementation Expert Committee (CIEC), provided insights on women dealing with lobular breast cancer and offered guidance on detection, aligning with the objectives of our IMPACT Research Program. She recommends additional imaging techniques, such as contrast mammograms and MRIs.